NICU NP ( @ Tennova in Cleveland, TN)

Job Summary:
This position is at Tennova in Cleveland, TN. The Practitioner will practice within the EMG NICU under the supervision of Medical Director and any others as defined by the Collaborative agreement the NP has with the collaborating physician.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:
Required:
Successful completion of an accredited APN Program Acute Care

Preferred:
N/A

Experience:
Required:
Minimum of two (2) years Nursing clinical experience

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current license / certification to practice in the State of Tennessee

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
The Practitioner will practice within the field of medicine under then supervision of Medical Director. The Practitioner will work in collaboration with the Physicians and Staff of the EMG NICU in providing healthcare services to patients in the inpatient setting. Range of services is set forth in a written protocol developed jointly and signed by the Practitioner and the supervising physician. Practitioner will be involved in all aspects of the practice including but not limited to inpatient consultation and follow up, and assistance with call coverage for 24/7/365, Practitioner must have the ability to tailor specific initiatives for NICU patients. Must interact with employees and learn their specific needs to help with the safety and health of the patients served. Must uphold high ethical standards and practice within the scope of practice set forth in the written protocol. Complete records in a timely manner.